Gig Harbor, WA|News|
School Vaccine Clinics + New Cookie Store + Biennial Budgeting
Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing around town today.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
- Seattle, WA
Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
New Cookie Store Opens In Gig Harbor Friday
Gig Harbor's newest store is Crumbl Cookies, coming to Borgen Boulevard later this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
The Great Washington ShakeOut Returns Thursday
More than 1.3 million Washingtonians will take some time out of their day and practice earthquake safety Thursday as part of the event.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Sues Robocallers, Accusing Them Of Deceptive Messages
Ironically, the spam messages were trying to sell a robocall-blocking service — which didn't really work, officials said.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Man Convicted For Killing Wife In Drunk Driving Crash
A jury has convicted a man for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed his 52-year-old wife, per several reports.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Announces Community Cleanup Early Next Month
The city says this event will be useful, but also strictly regulated-- because the spring cleanup turned into a bit of a mess.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Police Announce Drug Takeback Event
Police are asking residents to ditch their unused prescriptions at a takeback event this weekend.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Shooting: One Dead, Search For Suspect Ongoing
Police are still searching for a suspect after an early morning shooting in Puyallup Wednesday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Hospital Stressed + Vaccine Mandates Impact On Schools
Welcome to the Gig Harbor Daily— your source for the scoop on all things Gig Harbor.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Some Puyallup Voters Received Two Ballot Packets
Pierce County reports that a mailing mistake caused between 63 to 171 Puyallup-area voters to receive duplicate ballots.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Spike In Vandalism Targeting Election Signs In Bonney Lake
The city is reminding residents that defacing a political sign is a misdemeanor after a series of recent incidents.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces COVID-Safe Trick Or Treating Event
Spooky season is returning to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Here's how your family can get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Tribe, Amazon Team Up For New Fife Sorting Center
The deal will open a new 520,000-square-foot sorting center, which is expected to add around 500 jobs to the area.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Timeline: Troyer's Exchange With Newspaper Driver Detailed By AG
As part of Tuesday's charging, the Attorney General's Office has released a detailed summary of the Jan. 27 incident. Here's what we know.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Criminal Charges Filed Against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer
Troyer has been charged with false reporting, and making a false or misleading statement after his confrontation with a newspaper carrier.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Man Found Dead In Kent, Police Investigating
A 23-year-old Bonney Lake man was found dead inside a vehicle parked along 27th Place S Monday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Waterfront Art Expose + Lodging Tax Committee + Bus Delays
Your five-minute guide to everything worth knowing today in town.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Hospitalizations Declining In WA, But Severe Cases Stagnant
"It's good that they're declining, and we wish that they were declining faster," said WSHA President and CEO Cassie Sauer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Builds On Outdoor Dining, Food Truck Programs
“From our perspective on Council, these programs were a tremendous success in helping our local business community," said Mayor Julie Door.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Pays $3.5M For Police Shooting Lawsuit: Reports
The county has agreed to settle a lawsuit from the family of Brent Heath, who was shot in the head by a Pierce County deputy in 2017.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
